When we think of violence, we typically think of physical harm. In fact, the World Health Organisation defines violence as, “the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, […]
Here’s How to Teach Your Kids About a Bad Touch
The first building block of comprehensive sex education is simple: consent. It’s never too early to teach your children about consent, both to protect them and to ensure that they are able to have healthy connections in the future. Well-informed children with a good understanding of consent become perceptive adults who can foster nourishing relationships […]
Period Podcasts – Here’s What You Need To Tune Into Now!
Your period. The dreaded 5-days month in and month out that have you cycling through so many emotions that you don’t actually know if your laughing or crying. From the mortal fear of staining your nice white trousers or being caught unawares without a tampon on a sanitary pad and having to whisper to the […]
Our Month in Review – January 2019
We have had an eventful first month of the year, and we can’t wait to share some of what we have been up to with you. New Partners We recently partnered with Sachi Saheli, a women’s wellness brand in India. Sachi Saheli provides high quality ayurvedic products and we are working on an exciting event […]
Report on the Punjab Prison Project with SHE Society
Imagine being incarcerated in an Indian prison. Now imagine what it would be like there on your period. No access to sanitary pads or tampons, just a few dirty old rags or pieces of newspaper to soak up the blood, no clean bathroom in which to change, no hot water bottle or comfortable bed to […]
Story Of A Girl In India
The plight of young girls and women in India is hardly news to anyone. The abject poverty, lack of educational opportunities, forced child marriage and the absence of any medical or sanitary care are just some of the things that girls in India have to deal with every day. Unimaginable numbers of teenage girls […]
The Impact of the Advent Calendar
The GiveHer5 Advent Calendar was an exciting project for the GiveHer5 team not simply because it was an advent calendar but because we were thrilled with the idea that simple deeds could create a ripple effect, resulting in small actions leading to a big change. We were also honoured to work closely with Pranita Kocharekar, […]
Period Products For A Cause
The environment, upliftment of the impoverished, menstruation and education about period poverty are all topics that result in excited conversations and heated debates across the world. As if worrying about the harm our daily lives inflict on the environment wasn’t enough to stress us out, we are now (rightfully) compelled to consider the impact of […]
In Conversation with a Yogini
We sat down with Shebani Shah, a Masters in International Journalism from City University, London, originally from New Jersey. She has done a Certified Yoga Teacher RYT® from Gokulam, Mysore, India. She has trained 250+ hours in anatomy, theory, philosophy, therapy, and posture practice centered around mind-body-soul wellness at Yogadarshanam and is actively teaching and […]
4 TV Shows Feminists Can Actually Enjoy
If you’re anything like us on the GiveHer5 team, it may be impossible to find a TV show that doesn’t make you cringe, gag, or want to turn the screen off. Writers and producers alike have used sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and racism as punchlines in their scripts for far too long; Just try rewatching an […]